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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969,861.08, 1,338,307.62 and 597,264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969,861.08, 1,338,307.62 and 597,264.78 is: 824,163.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969,861.08 : 1,338,307.62 = 597,264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969,861.08/1,338,307.62 = 597,264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969,861.08x = 1,338,307.62 × 597,264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969,861.08x = 799,324,006,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,324,006,231.62/969,861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824,163.40

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